48203 ZIP Code
Highland Park, Michigan
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 48203 |
| City/Town: | Highland Park |
| County: | Wayne |
| State: | Michigan |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,584 |
| Median Household Income: | $34,610 |
| Per Capita Income: | $28,434 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,034 |
| Median Home Value: | $61,100 |
| Land Area: | 8.2 sq miles
21.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 42.4212, -83.1055 |
Population Information (48203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,584 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,883 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,701 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,109 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,133 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,170 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,091 | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,444 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,445 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,322 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,698 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,809 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,529 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,962 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,370 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 502 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (48203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $61,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $764 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,034 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,773 | 62.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 5,261 | 37.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,132 | 47.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,641 | 52.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (48203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,637 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 592 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,692 | 11.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,787 | 32.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,642 | 24.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,011 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,703 | 11.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,210 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (48203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $34,610 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $52,787 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $44,608 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $28,434 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (48203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,960 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,614 | 85.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,346 | 15.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,947 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,286 | 82.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 867 | 11.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 453 | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (48203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,778 | 8.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 17,863 | 86.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 98 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 93 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 91 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 661 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 262 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 466 | 2.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 161 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 149 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 151 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (48203 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,043 | 11.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,316 | 15.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,238 | 14.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 828 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,368 | 15.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,187 | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 658 | 7.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 692 | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 194 | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 249 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (48203 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,025 | 66.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 506 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 729 | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 202 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 357 | 4.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 635 | 8.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (48203 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 426 | 5.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 878 | 11.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 86 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 891 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 548 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 172 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 257 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 920 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,949 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 662 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 449 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 371 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (48203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 35.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (48203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,492 | 89.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,765 | 42.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,845 | 62.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,874 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (48203 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,680 | 64.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,368 | 38.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,423 | 27.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,283 | 14.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 564 | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,507 | 40.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (48203 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,584 | 61.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 233 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 897 | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 399 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 511 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 466 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,867 | 20.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 77 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (48203 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 39 | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 686 | 4.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 415 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 486 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,119 | 8.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,221 | 8.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,270 | 16.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,520 | 18.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,257 | 37.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (48203 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 546 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,822 | 20.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,605 | 18.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,578 | 39.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,725 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 758 | 5.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (48203 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,264 | 82.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 119 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,218 | 13.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 23 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 77 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (48203 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,545 | 29.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,928 | 44.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,734 | 19.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 566 | 6.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (48203 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,580 | 38.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,239 | 30.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 509 | 12.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 235 | 5.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 175 | 4.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 219 | 5.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 120 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 55 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (48203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,274 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $515 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $764 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (48203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,773 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,487 | 16.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 331 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,657 | 30.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,201 | 47.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,724 | 19.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,938 | 33.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (48203 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,162 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,630 | 56.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,679 | 20.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 453 | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,221 | 15.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,545 | 55.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (48203 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,157 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 197 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 191 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,860 | 44.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,056 | 25.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 853 | 20.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (48203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,519 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 841 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,366 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,894 | 24.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 407 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,635 | 53.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,852 | 37.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (48203 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,523 | 90.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,880 | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,537 | 81.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 297 | 15.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 36 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 46 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (48203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,112 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 123 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 472 | 383.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 472 | 383.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 472 | 383.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 34 | 27.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 65 | 52.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 190 | 154.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 33 | 26.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (48203 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,475 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,387 | 94.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,088 | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 530 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 250 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 125 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 183 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (48203 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,773 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,046 | 80.3% | 89.4% |
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